Hollywood stalwart William A. Wellman had a long, diverse career, but his 1930s pre-Code films remain his most vital.
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James Cagney is more than just a tough-guy as FilmStruck’s Star of the Week
James Cagney dances past his gangster persona in several of FilmStruck’s “Star of the Week” selections.
John Huston, FilmStruck’s Director of the Week, had a way with actors
FilmStruck “Director of the Week” John Huston always got great performances, from Humphrey Bogart in the 1940s to his daughter Anjelica Huston in the ’80s,
This week on FilmStruck: Deep in the heart of Texas
FilmStruck finds more than western films deep in the heart of Texas.
This Week on Filmstruck: Jacques Demy
Filmstruck presents the musical films of French master Jacques Demy.
Week in review: The Oscars disaster that was, and wasn’t
The political rhetoric was real; some of the symbolism was perhaps less so.
Reader’s Agenda Mon 12/9: Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?, Winter Wonderfest, and I Am Divine
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Monday, December 9
Julie Taymor’s “Tempest”
Helen Mirren conjures Julie Taymor’s “Tempest” Monday at the Chicago International Film Festival.
Albert Schweitzer (and Bach)
Jerome Hill’s documentaries “Albert Schweitzer” and “Schweitzer and Bach,” about the Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian doctor, screen Wednesday at DOC Films.
The Principal Story
Local Oscar nominee Tod Lending’s documentary “The Principal Story” showcases success stories at struggling schools. It screens Tuesday 11/3 at No Exit Café.
AMPAS announces documentary short list
The Oscar race for best documentary has begun.